brag
verb (used without object)
to use boastful language; boast.
Example Sentences
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Joining the fight for Premier League bragging rights are Manchester United, majority-owned by US family the Glazers and Chelsea, whose ownership group is headed by American Todd Boehly.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
She added: "He posted on social media videos essentially bragging he was in Brazil."
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
At stake: bragging rights, a modest economic boost and the chance for local analysts and office-holders to make frequent appearances as experts on the cable-TV chat shows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
It was like they saw it as bragging, like ‘Ugh, fine, we get it, you’re educated.’
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
Usually, he would parade around bragging to all the neighbors that I got another gift from my American friend.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
